The experience of living with restless legs syndrome
A qualitative study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4226844 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Eloise G Harrison (0000-0001-9608-2503, Monash University), Jennifer L Keating (0000-0003-3161-4964, Monash University), Prue E Morgan, Prue Morgan (0000-0002-2573-6562, Monash University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1154-1167 |
| Publication date | 2021-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105319871632 |
| PMID | 31434518 |
| OpenAlex | W2969672227 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 34 |
Restless legs syndrome is a sensorimotor disorder that significantly affects quality of life. This study explored the experience of people living with restless legs syndrome. Focus groups were analysed thematically resulting in five themes. Participants described disempowerment in managing symptoms, difficulty coping and poor understanding of the condition. Participants tried many therapies with little relief and were unable to monitor treatment effects. Concerns with healthcare services were common. Feeling understood provided validation and empowerment. Healthcare providers can help people with restless legs syndrome by improving restless legs syndrome awareness, providing psychosocial support and education, and assisting people to monitor treatment effects
Coping (psychology · Empowerment · Feeling · Focus group · Health care · Insomnia · Patient Empowerment · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Quality of life (healthcare · Restless legs syndrome · Medicine · Psychology · Restless Legs Syndrome Research · Sleep and related disorders · Sleep and Wakefulness Research · Clinical Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |